HemoCue Hb 801 Microcuvette expiration dating
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I just found out that one of my sites has the Hemocue 801+ (all others have the 201). In looking at the microcuvettes they are good opened or unopened until manufacturers expiration date. It also says they can be stored for shorter period (6 weeks). So what do you require in your sites?
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Storage and Handling
Store the microcuvettes in 10–40 °C (50–104 °F). Microcuvettes in the vial (opened or unopened) are stable until expiration date, printed on the package. Use the microcuvettes prior to expiration date.
Microcuvettes in the vial (opened or unopened) can be stored for a shorter period of time (6 weeks) between -18–50 °C (0–122 °F).
Keep all unused microcuvettes in the original package
I think if you keep them in the wider range of temperatures, meaning outside of room temp, then you would shorten the expiration to 6 weeks. At least that is how I interpret the information. We have them go by the manufacturer's expiration date for stability.
The 6 weeks is for extending the temperature range to -18-50C.